Philaeus chrysops
Red Strip Jumper (SA)
Species Info:
Origin
Europe
Lifestyle
Arboreal
Temp
22-24C
Humidity
50-60%
Leg Span
2cm
Disposition
Jumpy
Suitability
1
Philaeus chrysops is the largest and one of the most beautiful jumping spiders in Europe and perhaps on the African continent. They have a wide range of colours. Populations from the Mediterranean and North Africa are reddish with a contrast of light and dark spots. The size is robust, about 18 mm in the body